publish time

11/05/2024

author name Arab Times

publish time

11/05/2024

Kuwait City, May 11: A grand celebration was recently held to mark the 70th anniversary of Al-Sayer Group in Al Yasmin Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel - Kuwait. The event reflected the remarkable success story of the Group dating back to 1954. It has been a journey spanning seven decades of achievements and successes facing several obstacles and challenges. The foundation of the business was laid by Mr. Naser Mohamed Al-Sayer and his brother Mr. Bader Mohamed Al-Sayer with a big dream that was enhanced by an insight into the future, ambitious steps, and unlimited passion.

The first milestone was in the Al Qibla area as the first Toyota showroom in Kuwait and was part of the Mohammed Naser Al-Sayer family home. Since the very beginning of that journey, the wheel of development and innovation has been continuous, as the pioneers of automotive sector in Kuwait with Japanese brand Toyota, followed by Lexus, and of course service centers and spare parts outlets, then, sectors of car rental, animal feed, tires, heavy equipment, oil and paint, insurance, and others. During the past 10 years, the group began further expanding and investing in new areas such as real-estate, education, and healthcare.

The commemorative ceremony witnessed distinguished and unprecedented attendance that included: Diplomats, Officials from Ministries, Government agencies and institutions, team of principals representing brands, and senior Management from press and media. The ceremony was also attended by
high-level delegation from Toyota Motor Corporation.

Mr. Faisal Bader Al Sayer - Chairman of ALSAYER Group, Mr. Musaed Bader Al Sayer - Vice Chairman, Mr. Mubarak Naser Al Sayer - Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Mohamed Naser Al Sayer - Board Member accompanied by members of the Al Sayer family and members of the senior management of ALSAYER Group received the VIPs and guests of the ceremony at the entrance of the hall with a special atmosphere of hospitality and welcome.

On this occasion, Mr. Faisal Bader Al Sayer said: "First, we ask God Almighty to protect our beloved country Kuwait and protect the leader of the nation, His Highness the Emir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who leads us to safety and takes us to new horizons of glory and prosperity. We belong to this beautiful land of Kuwait and are an integral part of the fabric of its authentic society. We will not hesitate to support the economic development in the country by contributing to the growth in the private sector. We are confident and certain that the future is more beautiful, and that Kuwait is coming to stages of comprehensive renaissance, growth and prosperity in various fields."

"On this occasion dear to all our hearts, I would like to thank our valued customers, ministries, government agencies, business partners, banks, insurance companies, leasing, press and media. Thank you to our brand representatives who have shared our success for many years" added Faisal Al Sayer.

According to a top Toyota Executive: "Allow me to congratulate you on the 70th anniversary of ALSAYER Group and for its significant contribution to Toyota's success over the past 70 years. I would like to mention how the founder of Naser Mohamed Al Sayer spent more than 45 hours traveling through several countries to reach Japan, from where our 70-year relationship began, the second longest partnership in the world."

The ceremony included the screening of 3 documentaries about Al-Sayer that keep pace with the stages of the Group's development reflecting its 3 core pillars: “Heritage - Leadership – Growth”. Towards the end of the ceremony, the attendees witnessed a special entertainment before the dinner banquet.